It doesn’t get much colder and darker than Denmark in December, which is precisely why Sara Clemence, reporting for the Wall Street Journal, recently traveled to Copenhagen in search of hygge. Hygge is the Danish art of enjoying simple comforts, such as sharing food and drink around the hearth with friends and family. Rather than […]
Thanksgiving Contradictions
Not withstanding our deepest gratitude for our bounty, Thanksgiving is brimming with Seinfeld moments. Thanksgiving Contradictions: Limiting the guest list by the size of the turkey Eating turkey when you prefer sushi Topping “traditional” sweet potatoes with little white marshmallows Giving thanks when your least favorite guest gets stuck in traffic Crowding around the TV […]
ILYO In The News: Dining In The Dark
Dining In The Dark is exactly what it sounds like: you either wear a blindfold or are escorted into a blackened room to enjoy your meal. The idea is to handicap your vision to amplify touch, sound, smell and taste. Dark dining flips the traditional order of date night. Until now, dimming the lights marked […]
A Fish Out Of Water (On Dry Land)
In love and relationships, it’s important to acknowledge boredom as the evil twin of routine. You can fire things up by flying to a foreign country, savoring a special bottle of champagne, or in my case, attending a pig roast. This weekend, my hubby and I shared an amazing experience without having to venture very […]